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1) Caribbean Trade, Integration and Development - Selected Papers and Speeches of Alister McIntyre (
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"The papers in these volumes inevitably chart the
course of Sir Alister's professional life and . . . I marvel at the prodigious
output of his intellectual journey."
–Sir Shridath Ramphal, former Chancellor
of the University of the West Indies, Common wealth Secretary General, Chairman
of the West Indian Commission and Director-General of the Caribbean Regional
Negotiating Machinery.
"Sir Alister held an unswerving belief that the only
workable...
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Audio narration brings the story to life in this enhanced eBook, while word-for-word highlighting text makes it easy for the reader to follow along.
Hulk's hanging out in WEB-Quarters! What could possibly go wrong?
Spidey invites Hulk to hangout in WEB-Quarters for the day, like any good friend would do. But it quickly turns into disaster. It turns out that Hulk in WEB-Quarters is worse than a bull in a china shop.
Spidey fans will delight in...
3) The Bacchae
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A bold new translation of Euripides' shockingly modern classic work, from Forward Prize-winning poet Robin Robertson, with a new preface by bestselling and award-winning writer, critic, and translator Daniel Mendelsohn
Thebes has been rocked by the arrival of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. Drawn by the god's power, the women of the city have rushed to worship him on the mountain, drinking and dancing with frenzied abandon.
Pentheus, the...
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Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) is widely acknowledged as one of the most brilliant religious thinkers and multifaceted figures in American history. A fountainhead of modern evangelicalism, Edwards wore many hats during his lifetime-theologian, philosopher, pastor and town leader, preacher, missionary, college president, family man, among others.
With nearly four hundred entries, this encyclopedia provides a wide-ranging perspective on Edwards,...
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Belly up to Thieves' World®'s favorite bar for tales told by such fantasy stars as Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Janet Morris, and others.
In the second shared-world anthology of the Thieves' World® series, we see "the gods themselves taking a hand in the fight for the hearts, minds and souls of the citizens of Sanctuary" (Fantasy-Faction).
Via contributions from Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Lynn Abbey, A.E. van Vogt, Janet...
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In this movie-tie-in released alongside the highly anticipated documentary NO SAFE SPACES, editors Dennis Prager and Mark Joseph compile the most poignant, shocking, and upsetting things they uncovered during their film's investigation of political correctness run amuck on college campuses. With a foreword by Adam Carolla and fascinating interviews with 12 Rules for Life author Jordan Peterson and Not a Daycare author Dr. Everett Piper, NO SAFE SPACES...
7) Storm Season
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A whirlwind of fantasy action and adventure descends on Thieves' World®-as related by C. J. Cherryh, Diana L. Paxson, Andrew J. Offutt, and others.
Welcome back to Sanctuary, "the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures" (Black Gate). The Thieves' World® series continues with a story line created by Robert Lynn Asprin, C. J. Cherryh, Diana...
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"Gavin at War provides a lively self-portrait. His diary is especially notable for its skeptical assessments of his comrades and his Army." - The New York TimesWinner, 2022 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards, Journals, Memoirs, and Letters
"General Gavin was a very brave man who had great faith in his men. The battle or the weather never stopped him from going to check the troops. He would go in the rain or snow. If the battle...
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A classic series for a new generation of fantasy adventure fans, Thieves' World® paved the way for the shared-world anthology tradition with epic worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and nonstop action thanks to the legendary authors who contribute to it.
The series's groundbreaking debut features stories by John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew J. Offutt, Robert Lynn Asprin, Joe Haldeman, Christine DeWees, and Marion Zimmer Bradley,...
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"Like the remarkable city to which they pay tribute, the pieces assembled in this book are diverse, engrossing, illuminating, emotional, funny - and glorious. Anyone who loves or has ever loved Boston will want a copy." - Claire Messud, author of The Emperor's Children and The Woman Upstairs
Put together in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, an anthology of both original and beloved essays from Boston area writers past and present, celebrating...
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Discover What Made Baseball America's Pastime
#1 New Release in Baseball Statistics
Baseball Memories & Dreams celebrates the iconic moments, heroes, and trends that define baseball for its millions of fans
This compendium of baseball writing covers it all-recollections of Hall of Famers and narratives from top baseball writers; stories on the rich iconography and history of the game across the full diversity of players, teams, and leagues;...
13) Oakland Noir
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Brand-new stories by: Nick Petrulakis, Kim Addonizio, Keenan Norris, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder, Katie Gilmartin, Dorothy Lazard, Harry Louis Williams II, Carolyn Alexander, Phil Canalin, Judy Juanita, Jamie DeWolf, Nayomi Munaweera, Mahmud Rahman, Tom McElravey, Joe Loya, and Eddie Muller. In the wake of San Francisco Noir, Los Angeles Noir, and Orange County Noir--all popular volumes in the Akashic Noir Series--comes the latest California installment,...
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Life is better at the beach--but you already knew that. Escape with a beach read focused on the beauty of God's seaside wonders. The stunning photography and devotions will take you right to the water's edge, where God's voice is often clearer than ever.
Devotions from the Beach is a beautiful gift with:
• 100 devotions focused on the beach
• Gorgeous photography
• Life parallels with elements of the shore
• Messages of hope, comfort, strength,...
16) St. Louis Noir
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Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Brand-new stories by: Calvin Wilson, LaVelle Wilkins-Chinn, John Lutz, Paul D. Marks, Colleen J. McElroy, Jason Makansi, S.L. Coney, Michael Castro, Laura Benedict, Jedidiah Ayres, Umar Lee, Chris Barsanti, L.J. Smith, and Scott Phillips.
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On All Other Nights is a joyful middle-grade anthology centered around Passover-from an exciting array of bestselling and award-winning Jewish creators!
Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder-a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs-where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.
And...
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A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counterintuitive aspects of brain function
Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one—of—a—kind collection of popular science essays that seeks to expand our knowledge...
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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" Torie Bosch is editor of Future Tense, a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University that explores the intersection of technology, policy, and society. She lives outside of Philadelphia. Kelly Chudler is a multidisciplinary artist and musician and the illustrator of Neuropedia (Princeton), Brain Bytes, and Worried?
Leading technologists, historians, and journalists reveal the...
20) Haiti Noir
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Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Brand-new stories by: Edwidge Danticat, Rodney Saint-Éloi, Madison Smartt Bell, Gary Victor, M.J. Fievre, Mark Kurlansky, Marvin Victor, Josaphat-Robert Large, Marie Lily Cerat, Yanick Lahens, Louis-Philipe Dalembert, Kettly Mars, Marie Ketsia Theodore-Pharel,...